Abstract
We find exact solutions of the Einstein-Boltzmann equations with relaxational collision term in FRW and Bianchi I spacetimes. The kinematic and thermodynamic properties of the solutions are investigated. We give an exact expression for the bulk viscous pressure of a FRW distribution that relaxes towards collision-dominated equilibrium. If the relaxation is toward collision-free equilibrium, the bulk viscosity vanishes - but there is still entropy production. The Bianchi I solutions have zero heat flux and bulk viscosity, but non-zero shear viscosity. The solutions are used to construct a realization of the Weyl curvature hypothesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 535-547 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1997 |